Pickering Interfaces Inc.
Pickering Interfaces designs and manufactures modular signal switching and simulation for use in electronic test and verification. We offer the largest range of switching and simulation products in the industry for PXI, LXI, PCI & USB applications. Our products are specified in test systems installed throughout the world and have a reputation for providing excellent reliability and value.
- +44 (0)1255 687900
- sales@pickeringtest.com
- Stephenson Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex, CO15 4NL
United Kingdom
- PXI Chassis and Remote Controller
- Configurable PXI & PXIe Microwave Switch Platform
- PXI Power Supply Modules
- High-Voltage LXI Matrix Modules
- PXI Precision Programmable Resistor Modules
- PCI Precision Programmable Resistor Cards
- LXI 50 RF Matrix - 2.4GHz
- 25 Pin D-Type Cables - Connector to Unterminated for Pickering
- 25 Pin D-Type Cables - Connector to Unterminated
- Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD) Simulators
- 2 Amp PXI Large Matrix Modules
- PXI Chassis
- 20-Pin GMCT Connector & Cable Accessories
- 25 Pin D-Type Cables - Connector to Connector for Pickering
- 25 Pin D-Type Connectors for Pickering
- PCI Switch & Simulation Cards
- LXI Switching Solutions
- LXI RF & Microwave Switching Solutions
- PXI Prototyping and Breadboard Modules
- PXI Attenuator Modules
- PCI Standard Programmable Resistor Cards
- PXI Simulation Modules For Sensor Simulation
- 25 Pin D-Type Connector Blocks for Pickering
- 68 Pin 1.27mm Pitch Micro-D Connectors for Pickering
- PXI Switch Solutions
- PXI Chassis And Remote Controllers
- Cables And Connector Solutions
- PXI High Voltage Amplifiers
- 20 Pin GMCT Cables - Connector to Unterminated for Pickering
- PXI Digital I/O Modules
- PXI Instrumentation Modules For Automated Test Systems
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PXI/PXIe RF Matrix, 16x2, 100 MHz, 75 Ω SMB
42-728A-101
The 40-728A-101 (PXI) and 42-728A-101 (PXIe) are 16x2 75 Ω RF matrices with SMB connectors. The 4x-727A/728A/729A range are high density RF matrix modules suitable for switching up to 300 MHz in 50 Ω or 100 MHz in 75 Ω. They are available in 50 Ω or 75 Ω versions with SMB connectors or in 50 Ω versions with a multiway connector.
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75 Ohm F-Type to F-Type Cable Assemblies - 1GHz
Pickering Interfaces offer a range of RF cable assemblies to complement our extensive range of PXI, LXI, PCI, VXI and GPIB switching products. All cable assemblies are made from high quality materials and use best practice assembly methods to ensure the cabling matches the performance of the switching modules they support.
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LXI Microwave Multiplexer, SP6T, 5-Bank, 18GHz, 50Ω, SMA
60-800-105
Our 60-800-105 is a 5 bank terminated SP6T multiplexer and is part of a range of LXI based microwave multiplexers suitable for switching 50 ohm signals up to 18GHz. The 60-800 range is capable of supporting up to 14 banks of 6 channel terminated multiplexers and is ideal for constructing complex microwave switching systems for many applications. Connection is by high performance front panel mounted SMA, SMA-2.9, SMA-2.4 or SMA-1.85 connectors.
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PXI/PXIe Microwave Relay, Single SPDT, 40GHz, 50Ω, SMA-2.9, Remote Mount
40-780B-541-E
The 40-780B-541-E (PXI) and 42-780B-541-E (PXIe) are single SPDT 40GHz unterminated microwave relay modules with remotely mounted relays. The 40/42-780B range is available with one, two, three or four SPDT panel mounted relays capable of switching frequencies up to 67GHz in 50Ω or 2.5GHz in 75Ω. Connections are made via high quality RF coaxial connectors, SMA or N-Type for 50Ω and 1.6/5.6 in 75Ω versions. Remote versions can support up to three SPDT relays in a single slot.
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PXI Microwave Transfer Switch, Dual, 26.5GHz, 50Ω, SMA
40-782B-532
The 40-782B-532 (PXI) and 42-782B-532 (PXIe) dual transfer switches are part of our range of PXI microwave switching modules. They have a characteristic impedance of 50Ω and a maximum operating frequency of 26.5GHz. Connections are made via front panel mounted high quality SMA coaxial connectors.
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8-Pin Power D-Type Cable, Female to Unterminated, Ferrules
A008PF4-F-5A050
The 8-Pin Power D-Type Connector to Unterminated Cable Assy is constructed from PVC insulated 56/0.3 (12AWG) Copper wire. The connector can be secured to the product by screwlocks and the unterminated connections are coded to match the connector pin designation.
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PXI/PXIe MEMS RF Multiplexer, Dual 4-Channel, 4GHz, 50Ω, SMB
42-878-221
The module is based on the latest micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) switching technology and has low insertion loss and VSWR. In addition, MEMS devices have a long operational life of >3 billion operations and benefit from an operating time of <20 μs allowing greater test system throughput. The multiplexers have excellent and repeatable RF characteristics beyond 4 GHz with each path having a nominally equal insertion loss.
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Standard Voltage 50 Pin D-Type Connectors
The connectors below are not compatible with Pickering products, however, are offered for developing a connection solution for use with other products.
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68-Pin SCSI Micro-D Male Connector Block
92-965-068-M
This connector block provides a simple method of connecting to 68-Pin SCSI Style Micro-D connectors. The screw terminals use a rising cage clamp mechanism to minimize risk of copper strand breakage.
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LXI 2.4GHz 50ohm 24x16 Matrix
60-770-002
The 60-770 is a family of integrated RF matrices suitable for use up to 2.4GHz in a 50 ohm transmission line system. The matrix design permits any single Y input to be connected to any single X input, permitting the concurrent connection of 16 RF paths. All signal paths are bi-directional permitting any connection to be used as an input or an output.
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PXI Triple 4 To 1 RF Multiplexer, 8GHz 50 Ohm SMA, Terminated
40-882A-003
The 40-881A-003 is a triple 50Ω 4 to 1 RF multiplexer with 8GHZ bandwidth.The 40-881A range of multiplexers have automatic termination of unused signals and are available as a single MUX in one PXI slot, a dual MUX in two PXI slots, or triple and quad MUXs in three slot PXI modules.
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PXI Resistor Module 2-Channel 2R to 32.7k
40-293-032
The 40-293 is a Programmable Resistor module with two channels of 16-bit, two channels of 12-bit or four channels of 8-bit resistor chains in a single 3U PXI module. The module is ideal for simulating sensors for control and management systems under test, allowing the user to verify system response in design verification or manufacturing test applications.
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LXI Reed Relay Matrix - Single 128x4 Plugin, Direct Y Access, 12 Analog Buses
65-221-002
The range includes four plug-in models covering matrices of up to 1,536x4 in increments of 128 (model 65-221), 768x8 in increments of 64 (model 65-223), 384x16 in increments of 32 (model 65-225), and 192x32 in increments of 32 (model 65-227). Users can specify as many or as few plug-in modules (up to six) required and can field upgrade the chassis to extend the matrix when necessary. Another important feature is that over 1,500 relays can be closed simultaneously for specific conditions for parametric testing.
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LXI EMR Low Thermal EMF Matrix 56x33
60-511-001
This high density 1-pole matrix has excellent thermal stability and substantially reduced thermal EMF figures when compared to a conventional switching matrix.
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8-Pin Power D-Type Cable, Male to Unterminated, Ferrules, 2m
A008PM5-F-5A200
The 8-Pin Power D-Type Connector to Unterminated Cable Assy is constructed from PVC insulated 56/0.3 (12AWG) Copper wire. The connector can be secured to the product by screwlocks and the unterminated connections are coded to match the connector pin designation.